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Learn more about Uncapped and Apply HERESummaryIn this episode, Christa discusses the critical decision photographers face between focusing on marketing or refining their business processes. She emphasizes the importance of establishing sustainable practices before scaling, highlighting the pitfalls of scaling a broken process. Christa advocates for a full-service approach that enhances client experience and value, while also addressing common mindset blocks that prevent photographers from making necessary changes. The conversation provides actionable insights for photographers looking to build a sustainable and profitable business.TakeawaysPhotographers often struggle with whether to market or refine processes first.Scaling a broken process can lead to confusion and burnout.A full-service approach adds value beyond just digital images.Setting clear pricing and processes is essential for sustainability.Mindset blocks can prevent photographers from making necessary changes.Incentives like gift cards can help attract clients while maintaining value.It's important to shift pricing and processes without waiting for the perfect moment.Building a business that aligns with your values is crucial for long-term success.Less is more; focusing on fewer clients can lead to higher profits.Clientele may shift over time, and that's a normal part of growth.Want to learn more about Uncapped?Learn more about Uncapped and Apply HEREThanks for listening! We'd LOVE if you left us a review!Connect with Christa on Instagram HERE!Enjoy a free 20-min training on adding $50k in income from products HERE!Apply for Uncapped HERE!
Sarah, a touring videographer and photographer, shares her journey and insights into building a successful career in the music industry. She discusses the importance of celebrating wins along the way while continuing to push for new goals.• Building relationships is more important than technical skills in the touring world• Starting in small venues with bad lighting develops crucial problem-solving abilities• Networking with bands, crew members, and other industry professionals opens unexpected doors• Monetizing knowledge through platforms like Patreon can be valuable when people constantly ask for advice• Learning through trial and error builds more versatile skills than starting at the top• The music industry is small - your reputation (good or bad) follows you everywhere• Success comes from hard work, not luck - being in the right place consistently creates opportunitiesCheck out the songs of the week: "Minerva" by Deftones, "The Luckier You Get" by American Aquarium, and "Pride" by Lexx and "Sticky" by Tyler the Creator.Song of the Week Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lDyWnUnAmvuUkf8wj7ilK?si=df11343db17c4df0Follow us on social media- Instagram Josh: https://www.instagram.com/1413_visuals/Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samantha.with.a.camera/- FacebookJosh: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=1413%20visualsSam: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551623922249Watch the Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEbTpI9bZA7POvKaNto2RQ
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Premium Members, click here to access this interview in the premium area Walid Aami of www.walidazami.com first appeared on the podcast a few years ago in episode 493, where we dived deep into pricing for all photographers, and working in the world of celebrities and commercial clients in Los Angeles. His photography journey started [...] The post 613: Walid Azami – Calling Out the Fakes in the Photography Industry appeared first on Photography Business Xposed - Photography Podcast - how to build and market your portrait and wedding photography business.
Ever wondered what it takes to build a successful photography and videography business as a team? In this episode, I'm chatting with Britt & Alex Hall, a powerhouse creative couple, about their journey into content creation, the importance of community, mentorship, and an abundance mindset. We're diving into how they divide roles, navigate slow seasons, and keep the client experience at the heart of their work. ✨ If you're a photographer, filmmaker, or creative entrepreneur, this one's for you! We're breaking down real, practical advice on growing a business that lasts—while making people feel seen and valued along the way.
Meet the Pros at Imaging USA 2025! Join us in Dallas, Texas, as we sit down with top photographers and industry experts at one of the biggest photography conferences of the year!In this exclusive episode, we interview Steve Brazill, Brett Schauf, Mark Wallace, Anya Anti, Scott Johnson, Josh Simon, Booray Perry, Bob Coates, Vanelli, and Kevin Painchaud, diving deep into photography trends, business strategies, and creative insights for 2025. Whether you're an amateur photographer, a semi-pro looking to grow, or a professional aiming to stay ahead, this episode is packed with insider knowledge from the best in the industry!
The photography industry is evolving rapidly, and 2025 promises groundbreaking changes! In this episode of the Beyond the Image Podcast, host James Patrick breaks down his top 10 predictions, highlighting key trends shaping the future of photography. Discover how AI-enhanced portraits, vintage aesthetics, and mixed-media film are transforming creative expression. Learn why commercial campaigns with bold contrasts and vibrant colors are rising, while paid editorials are on the decline. Explore how 360-degree immersive content, VR integration, and video add-ons are reshaping client expectations, and why subscription-based pricing models are the new norm for photographers. Don't miss these invaluable insights to stay competitive and future-proof your career! https://jamespatrick.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jpatrickphoto/
A group of successful AIAP Architectural Photographers discusses the ups and downs of the architectural photography industry in 2024, including what worked, what didn't, where the opportunities were, and how the market responded to architectural photography. AIAP photographers also consider the trends and opportunities for the year 2025. Topics include industry projections, emerging trends, market strengths and weaknesses, and opportunities for professional architectural photographers. The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™ was established in 2001 and is an Internet-based trade association with one primary purpose: To promote the professional success of established independent architectural photographers. Membership in the AIAP is open to full-time professional architectural photographers. You can find the AIAP online at www.aiap.net. This Video and Podcast are Copyright 2024 The Association of Independent Architectural Photographers™, All Rights Reserved. This content may not be used in full or in part without the written consent of the AIAP. ➤➤Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to the channel .... Click the bell icon to get our regular videos. Share the video with your friends if you like it, and stay tuned to our channel.
Mark Kensett is a photographer and has worked in it for 40 years since he was 17. Mark started in a commercial studio when he was 17—then co-founded a studio for a while. He finally sold his share in that and then moved on to work for himself. Mark says his early work was all done on large-format film cameras. Sam asks if he can tell us about some of the clients he has worked with or shoots he has done over the years. Mark started as a food photographer and told us about a shoot he did with a food client who worked with the top chefs of the day. He did a commercial shoot during the day and presented a slide show by the end of the day, which was a lot of stress and work getting everything processed in time. He says it was interesting moving from large format cameras to high-quality digital. And they very quickly moved to digital as they saw how good it was. The studio he worked from was an early adopter of digital. Sam asks what he is working on now. Mark says he still works with food and some education customers. He also works with human rights charities. He should be going to Peru next month. Sam asks what he does about charity photography work. Mark says he has a sliding scale and tends to look at what something is worth beyond the financial. So is it good for his portfolio, does he believe in the cause etc? So he looks at these factors and where he will charge them on his sliding scale that goes from free to full corporate rate. Marcus says Mark does a wide range of photography and has wondered if he has ever thought about moving into a niche. Mark says that his training in the studio was very broad. He doesn't do portraits and weddings but still does a wide range of work. He also thinks that within London you could niche very tightly, but less so in the regions. Mark talks about charging for clients. He says deciding a “day rate” is quite an art. It partly depends on what the market will take, his investment in the kit and other factors. Sam asks about personal projects. He says he did a lot of dance photography. It started because his daughter was at a dance school. He did some photography for free for the dance school. He then worked with a designer on a book showing dance photography. This opened doors to commercial clients. Sam says that this is a similar story to Joe Giacomet whose personal project with football cards led to lots of work. Marcus asks about photographers who inspire him. Mark says Yousef Karsh has been there from day one. He was also inspired by his Uncle who was also a Karsh fan. Sebastian Selgado is another photographer he admires both in terms of his photography and what he does. Joey Lawrence is a young portrait photographer in New York. Sam asks what words of advice he has for new photographers. Mark is helping to mentor some young photographers. Mark says those leaving education are creative but don't often have the business and marketing skills. He says you have to do personal work. He thinks this is where you learn fastest. Getting out there and learning from your mistakes is so important. Marcus says there is a film out about the photographer Lee Miller. Marcus asks if it's still “cool” to be a photographer. He thinks maybe fashion photographers like Marcus are cool but not him. Marcus asks what is happening next. Mark says he he off to Peru with Edukids. Mark says he is aware he is entering the third stage of his career. He tries to stay fit but realises it is a young man's game and he is conscious that he is getting older. So he is starting to develop a mentoring program for young photographers and helping them become visual storytellers.
Join The Motherhood Anthology Here On today's very special 200th episode of the Dangerous Creatives podcast, Kristin chats with Kim Box from the Motherhood Anthology. Kim also co-owns Indie Film Lab, and Indie Print Co. and has so much experience growing her businesses over the years. In this episode, Kim shares how she got to where she is now, the importance and impact of community in the photography industry, handling no's and building confidence as a photographer and leader. This episode is full of insight and gems of advice, you don't want to miss it! Check Out Our Growth Plan Workshop: https://dangerschool.com/growthplan Work with Us: https://dangerschool.com/ Connect with Kim Instagram @themotherhoodanthology Website https://themotherhoodanthology.com/ Connect with Kristin Instagram @kristinsweeting Credits: Music by @shammydee Produced by @jenmadigancreative https://jenmadigancreative.com
Today I want to give you a perspective shift that the photography industry isn't in fact over-saturated and give you practical tips as to why that is. Maybe a better question would be, is your market over-saturated with photographers? Let's dig into this!
In this episode, we're still talking about the five mega trends affecting the photographic industry. We continue on the second mega trend - the self-centric photography industry, where photographers often believe that their clients value their unique style and art rather than the emotional connection and meaning they derive from the photographs. We also explore our third mega trend, "dual worlds". With the rise of social media people are living in both the physical and digital realms, and this has a huge impact on individuals' perceptions of the photography industry. This is closely linked to our fourth mega trend, the impact of AI on photography. Will AI surpass human capabilities? How can photographers focus on the human element? Our final mega trend is the consumer availability of products, where the once exclusive products offered by photographers are now readily available to the general public. The team discusses each of these trends and their impact on the past, present, and future of the photography industry. Join the Difference Maker Revolution and take the first step towards creating a difference! Visit https://www.thedifferencemakerrevolution.com/steveandronanbtsr and book your FREE Discovery Call with us today to discover how Inner Circle can transform your business. The Difference Maker Revolution is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; 7-figure entrepreneur, including a successful 3rd generation photography business, Bradley Bulmer; published author and successful children's studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod; and serial portrait studio owner and photography educator Steve Saporito. Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA's Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand. Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Difference Maker Revolution aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.
This episode is the first in a series of three that focuses on the 5 Mega Trends impacting the photography industry. Knowing the movements affecting the industry enables strategic planning, which is critical for your business. Strategic planning involves understanding where we want to go and using trends and information to predict the future. Effective strategic planning requires goal setting, marketing plans, and adaptability as trends shift. We go over the first mega trend of the evolution of photographic equipment, and start on our second mega trend, the self-centric photography industry. We also explore the concept of "stagnation" and the risks of not evolving, emphasising the importance of being willing to let go of what worked in the past and embrace new ideas and strategies. Join the Difference Maker Revolution and take the first step towards creating a difference! Visit https://www.thedifferencemakerrevolution.com/application-page-page-2456-5983 and book your FREE Discovery Call with us today to discover how Inner Circle can transform your business. The Difference Maker Revolution is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; 7-figure entrepreneur, including a successful 3rd generation photography business, Bradley Bulmer; published author and successful children's studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod; and serial portrait studio owner and photography educator Steve Saporito. Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA's Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand. Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Difference Maker Revolution aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.
Welcome to The Photography Bar podcast, where we talk all things photography. In this episode we talk about Award winning Nikon and Things that annoy us in the photography industry You can support he channel by leaving us a 5* review on your favourite podcast app like Spotify and Apple podcasts ----- SUBSCRIBE to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhotographyBar Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/thephotographybar ----- Here is everywhere you can find us: Website: https://www.thephotographybar.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thephotogbar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephotographybar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephotographybar1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thephotographybarpodcast
Do you know the difference between a Studio Manager and a Studio Coordinator? Both are crucial for keeping studios running smoothly, but knowing which one your studio needs can be even more important for your hiring process. Coordinators handle scheduling, client communication, and logistics, allowing photographers to focus on their creative work. They create an organised environment where photographers can do their best. Managers oversee the studio's overall operations. They take care of budgeting, resource allocation, and team management, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Their role is essential in making sure everyone has what they need to work effectively and harmoniously. But remember, bringing in business isn't just up to the coordinators and managers; it's a team effort. Photographers, assistants, and administrative staff all play important roles in attracting and keeping clients. By producing great work, offering excellent customer service, and using their networks, everyone helps the studio succeed. This teamwork is key to maintaining a steady flow of business. Join the Difference Maker Revolution at www.TheDifferenceMakerRevolution.com and get started with our FREE training. The Difference Maker Revolution is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; 7-figure entrepreneur, including a successful 3rd generation photography business, Bradley Bulmer; published author and successful children's studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod; and serial portrait studio owner and photography educator Steve Saporito. Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA's Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand. Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Difference Maker Revolution aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.
send us a text!!Holyyyyy molyyyy this episode is a shit show. **There is a trigger warning for talking about body dysmorphia and eating disorders in this episode**. Paige's husband Zach made some appearances again this episode..so don't forget you can go watch this on YouTube. We do a lot of venting about the industry, social media, our bodies, postpartum. Honestly..I don't remember everything we talked about. But you're going to want to listen. Next week we're hoping to get both the guys on the pod..so stay tuned!!Make sure to follow along with us on IG!!www.instagram.com/creativeasamother_
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This week, I had the chance to speak with the Australian podcast icon, ANDREW HELLMICH, about his podcast, Photobiz Xposed, and strategies for growing your photography business. Andrew shared valuable tips on setting up and managing Facebook ads to attract more clients and diversify your business offerings.******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK'S LINKS:INTERESTED IN THE LOFOTEN VIKING PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP?https://www.idavewilliams.com/trainingTHIS WEEK'S LINKS:JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.comAndrew Hellmich on the web:https://photobizx.comAndrew Hellmich on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photobizxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewHellmichInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_hellmichX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/andrewhellmichPintrest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/andrewhellmich/======================================Camera Shake Photography Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 201 ‘SCALE UP your business with Facebook Ads - with ANDREW HELLMICH' IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube: https://youtu.be/GGQlBPmrjpYApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/
Episode 436 of the Lens Shark Photography Podcast In This Episode If you subscribe to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us to help make it easier for others to discover the show. Sponsors: - Build Your Legacy with Fujifilm - Shop with the legends at RobertsCamera.com, and unload your gear with UsedPhotoPro.com - $20 instant rebate on Benro QRB95 at BenroUSA.com - 50% off Elinchrom Transmitter Pro with purchase of ONE, THREE, FIVE or ELB 500 set at ElinchromUS.com - More mostly 20% OFF codes at LensShark.com/deals. Stories: The State of the Photography Industry 2024. (#) ProGrade Digital introduces six new products. (#) Sigma wants you to know it still makes filters. (#) Luminar Neo's new filters…and branding. (#) OWC's first CFexpress Type A cards are speedy. (#) New Envoy SSDs from Other World Computing. (#) SanDisk goes bigger than ever. (#) Premiere Pro to get impressive AI features. (#) FileShadow can identify people no matter where they are. (#) Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the Lens Shark Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram Vero, and Facebook (all @LensShark).
In today's episode, Barbara talks to Jane Goodrich, a photographer and founder of the Picsello platform that helps photographers build and sustain their businesses. They talk about how she got started, what led her to Picsello, how she believes that anyone can take a good photograph, and the importance of telling a great story through imagery. Stick around until the end when Jane and Barbara talk about AI and how it's changing the photography industry and human creativity. About Jane Goodrich: Jane Goodrich is an accomplished newborn and family photographer, an expert in the photography business, a professional mentor, and the visionary Founder of Picsello. Jane mentors professional photographers about the business side of photography and has taught classes and seminars for organizations such as PPA, Ana Brandt's Baby University, The Baby Summit, and the Milkyway's Business Retreat. Jane's latest business venture is dedicated to empowering fellow photographers to succeed. Picsello is purpose-built software designed to provide the tools and support for photographers in the management, marketing, and monetization of their businesses. Connect with Jane: Picsello: www.picsello.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Picsello https://www.facebook.com/picsello http://www.linkedin.com/company/picsello https://www.instagram.com/teampicsello/ https://twitter.com/teampicsello http://www.pinterest.com/teampicsello/ https://www.tiktok.com/@teampicsello/ Jane Goodrich: www.janegoodrich.com www.janegoodrichphotography.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/janegoodrich/ https://twitter.com/janegoodrich_ https://www.facebook.com/JaneGoodrichPhotography/ https://www.instagram.com/jane.goodrich Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:50 Starting Pixello 06:38 The Importance of Treating Photography as a Business 09:55 The Confidence to Charge the Correct Price 13:15 Cultivating an Abundance Mindset 19:25 Developing Pixello Software 21:22 Gender Dynamics in the Photography Industry 26:59 Encouraging Confidence and Marketing Strategies 38:30 What Sets a Photographer Apart 44:12 The Impact of AI in the Photography Industry 49:27 The Impact of AI on Creativity 51:13 Discouraging Creativity and Future Careers 52:12 Closing Remarks
Hey guys, on this episode of the Melanated Storyteller. I am your host Brandi and on today's episode, we're going to be talking about standing out in the photography industry. Photography like every other industry is oversaturated so I want to share 6 things that I have done over the last 2-3 years to help me stand out. You can start implementing these things today. 1. Define your unique style and perspective 2. Stay up with Trends and be adaptable 3. Create a personal brand 4. Make sure your client experience is on point 5. Be open to trying new things and exploring your creativity 6. Add new offers or unique add-ons to your business. I spend the majority of my time on IG https://www.instagram.com/brandialiphotography/ www.brandiali.com/melanated-storyteller-podcast/sylais1s0wf42dms07zag6e1gl44bu
Dive into an enlightening episode with the incredibly talented Jennifer Moher, exploring the rarely-discussed secrets behind achieving longevity and fulfillment in the creative industry. Jen shares her journey of over sixteen years in photography, revealing how she's navigated the challenges and triumphs of staying true to her artistic vision. From embracing the evolution of her craft to finding the balance between work and self-care, Jen's insights offer invaluable lessons for creatives at any stage of their career. We also delve into how facing burnout can unexpectedly fuel growth and the importance of prioritizing personal well-being alongside professional aspirations. Plus, Jen gives us the lowdown on her latest ventures into education with her Curated Instagram Course and Alchemy Retreat, designed to empower photographers to connect deeply with their audience and blend wellness with their passion for photography. Join us for a candid conversation that's as inspiring as it is practical... perfect for anyone looking to sustain their creative spark and build a fulfilling career in the arts. Find Jen Online: Instagram: @jennifermoher Website: www.jennifermoher.com Curated: The Art of Instagram Alkeme Retreat and private Instagram group Connect with me Online: Show Notes: summergracephoto.com Instagram: @summergrace.photo Shop My Presets Here! Special Announcement for my listeners: For 10 years, Evolve has been fostering the coolest experience in our industry. And trust me, they deliver. It's all about hands-on learning, extraordinary photo ops, and connections that spark inspiration, even for seasoned pros like me. So if you're ready to level up your photography game and have the best time while doing it, then let's make this happen together at Evolve Workshops. Snag your $200 off now with the code SUMMER at evolveworkshops.org. Don't miss out on creating memories and masterpieces with us where community truly is our superpower. See you at Evolve.
Discover the challenges and triumphs of photography as Vanessa Joy joins Scott Wyden Kivowitz to share her experiences and insights.Why You Should ListenUnderstand the importance of safety and awareness as a photographer when shooting in public spaces.Gain valuable insights into the impact of safety incidents on the photography industry.Get inspired to prioritize safety and awareness in your photography workflow.Learn about real-life experiences and practical tips for safety while shooting in public spaces.Explore the need for open discussions and awareness about safety concerns in the photography world.Photographer Vanessa Joy joins host Scott Wyden Kivowitz in a candid conversation about industry advancements, business strategies, and the importance of safety awareness for photographers. Vanessa Joy is a distinguished photographer with over 20 years of experience in capturing the essence of events, portraits, and marketing projects. Her remarkable work has graced publications like Yahoo! News, Grace Ormonde, and Style Me Pretty, and she's collaborated with renowned companies such as Bravo, Canon, and Hilton. Vanessa is a celebrated Canon Explorer of Light, an honor reserved for a handful of wedding photographers in the U.S., and an author with four books on photography and business. As a devoted mother and former Spanish teacher, she brings a unique, practical approach to her craft, impacting hundreds of thousands of photographers with engaging, educational content.Vanessa discusses the lack of graceful transitions in the photography industry, shares a harrowing experience of harassment during a photography shoot, and highlights the significance of building relationships in a new location. The conversation also delves into photography business strategies, safety precautions, and the need for open discussions about safety in the photography world."I initially brushed off the rude and annoying behavior of young people during a photography session, aiming to keep the model safe and ease tension." - Vanessa Joy(00:00) - Photography in Public Spaces: Safety Precautions and Awareness for Photographers (02:38) - Introduction and Casual Conversation (04:10) - Discussing the Challenges of Being a Photographer (06:04) - Transitioning Business Locations and Building Relationships (08:46) - Adapting to Changes in the Photography Industry (10:49) - Dealing with Harassment During a Photoshoot Key Lessons1. The photography industry has experienced challenges in transitioning from film to digital and adapting to technological advancements like AI.2. Building relationships and creating a positive client experience are essential for a successful photography business.3. Safety precautions and awareness are important for photographers when photographing in public spaces.4. Addressing safety concerns openly and raising awareness within the photography community is essential for creating safe working environments.5. Despite challenges, maintaining professionalism and a strong support network can help photographers navigate the industry successfully.Please watch Vanessa's video so you have a complete understanding of the original story.Join the conversation about safety awareness and business strategies for photographers. Share your experiences and insights in the Imagen Community. Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes.If you want to smooth the skin of your photos within Imagen, the time has come. Smooth Skin is here. You can craft the perfect balance of natural beauty with discreet adjustments until you reach your desired goal. As always, you're in complete control; adjust and customize smoothness, texture, clarity, and sharpness to reflect your unique style. It seamlessly integrates into your editing process with a single click to ensure a quick and efficient path to flawless polished complexions. Open the Imagener app to try Smooth Skin today.
I've seen a lot of talk lately on social media and in Facebook groups about the state of the photography industry and whether or not it's dying. People are worried about the economy, people are noticing things changing and they are freaked out. So, on today's episode, I'm chiming in and sharing my thoughts about the health of the photography industry based on my 25 years of experience. SHOWNOTES https://sandracoanstudios.com/2024/02/13/is-the-photography-industry-dying/ LINKS Sandra Coan Certification Program: https://sandracoanstudios.com/certification Join the Waitlist for Certification: https://sandracoanstudios.com/waitlist
Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast: Land Rover Edition This is one of our "Land Rover Editions" which is to say, slightly noisy. I'm on my way to and from the Hearing Dogs for a shoot, which is always lovely. Various topics, but mostly "Yvonne's Law: Shoot For Dough Before Shooting For Show". In other words, it's all about your client before it's about us and our lust for awards! haha. Sadly, it does mean you can't always create award-winning or qualification-worthy images on every client job, no matter how much you want to! 00:00 Introduction and Land Rover Editions 01:06 The Journey and the Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast 03:04 The Importance of Being Part of the Photography Industry 04:35 The Challenges of Recording Podcasts and Listener Engagement 06:00 The Timelessness of Radio Programs 07:05 The Arrival at Hearing Dogs and the Importance of Initials 07:45 The Challenges of Building a Website and Judging Image Competitions 16:08 The Arrival at the Wedding and Yvonne's Law 20:14 The Wedding Shoot and the Difference Between Shooting for Show and Dough 27:17 Conclusion and Farewell Enjoy! Cheers P. If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography, for more articles and videos about this beautiful industry. You can also read a full transcript of this episode. PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think! If there are any topics, you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk. Full Transcript: EP145 Yvonne's Law Introduction and Land Rover Editions [00:00:00] As I'm absolutely certain you can hear, I'm back in the Land Rover. I think maybe, maybe I should call these the Land Rover Editions and actually separate them out from our normal podcasts. Mostly because when I was at the photography show at the beginning of the year, quite a few people came up to me and said how much they enjoyed them. [00:00:24] Though looking in the mirror right now, I do look like I think a pilot, with my microphone, it's either that or Madonna, and I don't know which is better. I'm gonna go with pilot with the microphone on. However, quite a few people came up to me and said how much they enjoyed the podcast, when it's from the Land Rover, the podcast episodes. [00:00:43] Except for Fiona. Fiona told me in no uncertain terms that not so keen, doesn't like them, wish I'd stopped doing them. Sadly however, look at the weather out here, it's just ridiculous. There's a huge flood. Water everywhere. Good job I'm driving this thing, I think. It's going to be an exciting trip. [00:01:03] Note to self drive careful. The Journey and the Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast [00:01:06] Anyway, this is one of the Land Rover editions of the Mastering Portrait, no, hang on, yes, no, that's right. I'm Paul. This is a Land Rover edition of the Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast. [00:01:33] The challenge with doing these particular versions of the podcast is, of course, the priority is to arrive safely at wherever it is I'm heading. [00:01:44] Today it's the Hearing Dogs: I've got to photograph of some newborn puppies. Well, eight weeks old, so cute, yeah, cute. And also some Christmas stock imagery. The date today is the something of February. What is it? 7th, 8th, 9th something of February. Haven't looked the date up. And we're doing the Christmas, or some of the Christmas stock imagery ready for the end of the year. [00:02:06] Now in some ways it feels absolutely ridiculous that we're doing that, but on the other hand, it's perfectly planned. So I'm actually quite happy about it because normally, every year I've photographed Christmas stock imagery in sort of August, which makes life very tricky when you're trying to hide flowers, make it, the light look slightly bluer. [00:02:25] And ignoring the fact that the dog is panting in the heat. Today, that's not going to be a problem. It's 4 degrees according to the thermometer on the car. It is absolutely tipping it down with rain and has been by the look of it for the past 12 hours because there are floods everywhere. It's going to be a slightly lively journey through the lanes of Buckinghamshire to the Hearing Dogs site. [00:02:49] So anyway, Fiona, I'm sorry I've, I set out at the beginning of the year that I was going to run at least once a week, the podcast would come out once a week, but finding the time for that has been nigh on impossible. On Tuesday. The Importance of Being Part of the Photography Industry [00:03:04] We spent the entire morning judging the images for the British Institute of Professional Photographers, the BIPP image competition, which is such a joyous, I mean, you know, some of the greatest pleasures of getting involved in the industry are that I'm involved in the industry. [00:03:21] I know that may be alien to some people. I get asked quite a bit, what do you get out of it? And I'm going to guess that everybody who sticks their head over the parapet and does judging, mentoring, gets involved with various associations. You get a fairly, a fairly repeated question of what on earth is in it, for me, for other, you know, people asking why they would join, for instance. [00:03:44] What do I get for my 15 quid a month or whatever it is, I don't even know how much it is. And the answer I'd always say is I get to be part of something. I get to be part of something bigger than just myself, Sarah, Michelle, and we're actually a pretty big business when it comes to the photography industry in terms of brand, but also in terms of turnover. [00:04:02] We have a You know, a reasonably big business, the three of us run but it's still, in terms of the industry itself, if it wasn't for the associations, we'd be running it on our own, and yeah, alright, I'm with clients all the time, which is amazing, but it's the, things like the society's convention. Being part of the BIPP. [00:04:19] com, being a judge for the FEP, that's just started this week, so I'm judging for the Federation of European Photographers as well, and it looks like I'm about to do some judging across the pond. with our American friends. The Challenges of Recording Podcasts and Listener Engagement [00:04:35] So, all in all, a lot's going on and, and , finding time to record the podcast just isn't that easy. [00:04:42] On top of that, the thing I've suddenly had to become increasingly cognizant of is I've started to get emails of people who are discovering the podcast for the first time and are now listening to back episodes, and this particular message, I suppose, was triggered, or this thought was triggered, by an email that came from another Paul, I mean, great name, of course, another Paul, who had started listening to the podcast, and when he emailed in the other day, he was on episode 31. [00:05:09] Now, I didn't look up the date of episode 31, but given we've been doing this for about Eight years now. Seven or eight years. Episode 31 is quite a long way back. Goodness only knows what's changed since then. And it may be another six years at that run rate before he gets to this episode of 145. So, who knows? [00:05:33] So now I've got to be very careful. I don't get too specific on dates because by the time some people listen to these episodes it could be well out of date. Equally, there are people who've probably started episodes What, 144, and are now working their way backwards, but still won't get to 100, this episode, 145, for quite a long time. [00:05:53] So forgive me if some of the stuff I talk about is very particular to the moment. Can't do a lot about that. The Timelessness of Radio Programs and the Future of the Podcast [00:06:00] One of my favourite radio programmes to listen to is Letter from America. Have I talked about this before? I've no idea. Letter from America, by a guy called Alastair Cook. He's, he's dead now. [00:06:12] This was on Radio 4, BBC Radio 4, and I think you can still Listen to it. Oh, I listened to it on the BBC Sounds app and many of the back episodes are there. And I really like the fact that it's of its time. I was listening to an episode the other day that was actually about the Middle East, and it's incredible. [00:06:31] I mean, These episodes must be, I think, 40 years old? You're looking at the mid 80s. And the politic of the region and things that were going on sounded like they could have been today, right here, right now. And I find stuff like that really interesting. So I suppose in a sense you can have a recording that is of its moment and yet still be pertinent later on. The Arrival at the Hearing Dogs Site and the Struggles of PodcastingThe Arrival at the Hearing Dogs Site and the Struggles of Podcasting [00:06:57] If I'm still doing this in 40 years, I don't know if I'm going to be driving around the country photographing hearing dogs, but that's what we're doing today. So thank you to Paul for emailing in. It's lovely to get these emails. We get them from people dotted all over the world. [00:07:12] Describing what they're up to. I try to get back to everybody within a certain time frame not always possible, but I do try to, to do it. And those that sort of make me smile, I, I talk about on the podcast itself. Uh, An awful lot going on just at the moment, which is also a reason why I haven't managed To do a sit down at my desk recording really, the only time I've got. [00:07:34] Sorry, I'm so sorry Fiona, I know, alright, I know. But I'll try and make the broadcast as clear as I can. [00:07:41] Even in this clattering vehicle. The Development of the Mastering Portrait Photography Website [00:07:45] Still building the masteringportraitphotography. com website, causing me no end of head scratch. The hardest bit is a combination of technology and trying to figure out where Articles should sit. It's not, it turns out, as straightforward as I would like. Mostly because the platform we're using, or trying to use, or switching to, is more basic than the one I have at the moment. [00:08:12] So the one I have at the moment, I can do anything I like. WordPress, with all of its plugins and all of its technology, of course you can do anything you like. But the problem is, with that kind of power comes an immense amount of work. Keeping on top of it, making sure it's patched correctly, making sure that all my licenses are up to date. [00:08:32] And on top of that, a huge amount of expenditure. Because of its sophistication, well, you pay for it. So, what we're trying to do is simplify everything, because I don't really need that power to do the things I need to do. It's overkill, really, although I enjoy having that sort of level of control. [00:08:54] But the kicker, of course, is now we're simplifying things down, is I'm discovering that certain core things that I relied on, for instance, the structure of how one article can be the child of another article, so you can have a parent which is a really simple idea. The Challenges of Creating a User-Friendly Website [00:09:12] But very powerful. I can't do that on the new platform, so I'm having to figure out ways of still making the content visible, make it logical make it easy to upload and easy to access. [00:09:24] And have a structure that really makes sense, but haven't necessarily been able to find the way of doing that. The Experience of Judging for the BIPP Image Competition [00:09:32] Of course, things like judging the other day they take up time too, but it warranted pleasure. It was just It's the new BIPP monthly competition. So this was month one. So if you're listening to this podcast five years later, you will know whether the BIPP. [00:09:47] com monthly competition has been a success because this was the very first round. A couple of hundred entries, which is really nice. Hopefully that will climb but the, the fun of it is sitting we've recorded the call, so I have it as an audit trial, but sitting on this video conference with two judges looking at images and enjoying the process of assessing images. [00:10:10] Now, the only thing is, it didn't really occur to me, I thought we'll film this, we'll do it properly, so we're using a bit of software called Squadcast which is brilliant, it's one of the, it's, there are various things, a bit, Riverside FM is another one. Where you do it as if it was Zoom, but the video and audio for each participant is recorded locally on their machine, which means it's really high quality. [00:10:29] I can run that then into our podcast software and do an automated transcription, transcribe it, because the new AI tools are Word Perfect. It's brilliant. However, what I hadn't allowed for in the four hour recording is, of course, we judge in silence. Why? Well, it's not because we're really dull. [00:10:53] Well, maybe it is. It's because, actually, we want each judge to determine the score for the image independently. And if there's chatter, if people are sighing, if people are going, Oh, if only they'd done this better, it influences the, the, the judges. They influence each other. And of course, we want there to be an independent scoring because that helps to take out any sort of personal or subjective, I mean the whole thing is subjective, but sort of variability and, and outside influence. So it's great, they judge in silence, they punch in their scores, I announce the score and record it. It doesn't make for a very interesting video. So I'm now not certain that we'll ever release these things because the idea was, and still is, to find ways of providing insight into why an image does well, why an image maybe hasn't done so well, what the judge's thoughts are, but we never really do that during judging. [00:11:50] So, having to have a think about how we might do it. We certainly can't critique a couple of hundred images in the time we have available. And we're going to do this every month. And the thing about the judges is that they are not retired. They are not Part time photographers. These are the best of the best. [00:12:10] They have to be. They have to be current. They have to have their eye in. They have to be working pros for the judging to have validity. If I just used people who are no longer in the industry, they're no longer up to date. They're no longer current. So it's not that I can use judges that have, or we can use judges that have a ton of time at their fingertips. [00:12:33] The most important thing about the judges is they are current and as such they need to be working and if they're working I cannot get a hole in their diary for more than a few hours at a time so we can't critique every image. It's not physically possible but somehow I've got to find a way of getting some of this information out to everyone who entered, entered the monthly competition. [00:13:00] Anyway, it's a lot of fun doing it and those results, the first set of results, will come out. Next week. So if you're a BIPP. com member, look out for those results if you're listening to the podcast. And of course, I would encourage all of you to enter. You get one free image every month. You don't need to pay any money. [00:13:18] But just make sure, just because it's free, doesn't mean that it can be any old image. It's a real competition. We're judging it to the international print competition standard. So it's tough. I make no apology for that. It's really tough, and as such, it's not your everyday work that is going to do really well. [00:13:41] And I'm gonna come back to that as a topic of conversation on the return leg of this journey. However, before I do that, as I'm getting fairly close to the hearing dogs now, the weather's improving. It's still pretty horrible, but at least it's not literally lashing it down as it was when I got into the car. [00:13:58] Quick tip! The Importance of Presets in Photography [00:13:59] This is a quick tip for nothing. It's not the subject of the podcast, but I thought about it while I was a moment ago prepping some files for a upload, and I was in Lightroom, and then in one of the Nik ColorFX, uh, plugins. Is, there are so many presets, lots, presets for plugins, presets for Lightroom. [00:14:23] Presets for Photoshop. There's so much stuff around actions that it gets really hard to track the ones that you created for yourself. And I have this very simple rule of thumb. is for any, any preset, any action, any workflow item, any LUT, any, sorry, a LUT, L U T, lookup table, any color LUT anything at all really, I put my initials at the front of it. [00:14:51] I always put P W because it identifies the things that I created for myself. As opposed to the things that I may have bought the things that I may have downloaded, the things that somebody else was helping me with, the things that I've done for myself, they have the initials PW at the front. And it's not an ego thing. [00:15:11] A couple of times people have cocked an eye because everything I've got has got PW, PW, PW, PW. It's got nothing to do with that. It's got everything to do with the fact that I get really easily confused with the different things that are in the business, the different presets, folders, you name it. So I stick PW at the front to make it clear I did that one and then in two years time Because some of the things I've written they are like five six years old There's some scripts I wrote for Photoshop that we're still using and I think I wrote them ten years ago I know they're mine because they have PW at the front as opposed to some of the scripts I found and downloaded Which are by third parties, and of course, you know, I can use them. [00:15:51] But I certainly couldn't distribute them. And I want to know that if I'm modifying them, I'm modifying somebody else's work. Which is only fair. So, stick your initials. At the beginning of any presets and things that you create for yourself. There you go, that's a top tip for nothing. The Arrival at the Hearing Dogs Site and the Weather Conditions [00:16:08] I'm just about to pull in to the hearing dogs. [00:16:11] Wow, it's a grey day. Look how blue the light is, it's horrible. Ha, ha, ha. Usually, usually at this side of the hill, we come over a slight hill. Um, so it's only, how long I've been driving? What, 10, 15 minutes? It's not that there's a huge difference in location between us and the hearing dogs. The geography does change slightly. [00:16:33] We come over a slight rise onto the other side of a hill, and then onto a plateau, a little bit of a plateau at the foot of the Chilterns. And the weather here is quite often different, very different. Sometimes, particularly, it's most pronounced when it's snowing. We will have snow and they won't, and vice versa, and it really is only 10 minutes separate. [00:16:51] Today, sadly, the weather is exactly the same, which is to say, shitty. There's no, I'm sorry if you're offended by the word, but it's the right word. It is shitty. Dead flat light, cloudy, wet. It's gone down by 0. 2 of a degree since I've been driving. Over this side of the hill, it's 3. 8 degrees. Usually the temperature rises. [00:17:17] Today, it's slightly colder. And I normally would say that I am looking forward to photographing the Hearing Dogs, particularly the puppies. Today, I'm looking forward to the photography. I am not looking forward to lying in a wet field. God, that car park needs a little bit of TLC you can hear the car rattling around on all of the divots and holes and puddles. [00:17:42] And then my, my car cam pinging as it thinks I've hit something. I do think at the moment we live in a country where the roads are in such bad condition. My dash cam. Constantly thinks I've had an accident and records that little bit of footage automatically because it thinks I've hit something, and I haven't hit anything, I'm just driving along the A40. [00:18:05] Right, I'm here. I shall return with the actual subject of this podcast. Maybe that's what Fiona doesn't like, is the randomness of it. Sarah says I repeat myself a lot when I'm recording from the car, so apologies if I am about to do that. However I will see you at the end of this particular shoot. [00:18:23] Right, I'm back. So at the end of that, I've just spent, what is it now quarter past two, uh, four and a bit hours photographing puppies which is beautiful, photographing dogs which are equally beautiful, running dogs, jumping dogs, wet dogs, god the weather's been horrible, and some Christmas images. Of course it's this time of year when we shoot Christmas stuff, but actually created some really, well I mean I think they're beautiful, my client seems to think they're beautiful at this stage, I've only seen them on the back of the camera, but a lot of fun. [00:18:59] We're using more and more and more LED lighting. Which is great when you're balancing up against Christmas lights and fairy lights and daylight. It's so much easier using LED than strobes for that. For the studio stuff, we are still using strobes because we can freeze movement really well, which is really, really important. [00:19:20] So for the white background stuff, those standard shots we create for the charity, very much still strobe, and I don't see that changing. In the near future, uh, because that ability to have, you know, F 16 and that instantaneous pulse of light that freezes motion is a very particular look and just the moment, I don't see that becoming that being replaced. [00:19:44] However, the LED side of it we had four different LED lights two with modifiers, two focusable spots with modifiers and two LED bars. Which just added beautiful touches of light where I wanted them. Made life really easy. I'll share a few of those hopefully on Insta over the next couple of days. [00:20:04] Actually, I won't show them on Insta because they're our Christmas pictures. So no, no, I won't be showing them on Instagram. They're the Christmas pictures, but maybe I'll get to show them. In December next year, or this year. The Concept of Yvonne's Law in Wedding Photography [00:20:14] Over the weekend, and this is, I guess, we're heading towards the point of this particular podcast. [00:20:19] I was photographing a wedding, beautiful wedding, only 13 people, pretty hectic, lots going on, Friday night, Saturday all day, Sunday morning and some of the afternoon. A really beautiful venue, and on the Friday night I got sitting chatting to the mothers of the groom, or the mother, sorry, mother and father of the groom, mother and father of the bride. [00:20:38] And one of them said to me, she said Yvonne told me this. Now at that stage I didn't even know who Yvonne was, so Yvonne, Yvonne, said that she was complaining that all of the shots of her son were the back of his head. And it turns out Yvonne, at a different wedding, was the mother of the groom. And every shot of the groom, it was just the back of his head. [00:21:00] And I said, I don't understand. She said, well, there's lots of shots of them as a couple. You can see the bride's face, very moody, just the back of the groom's head. And do you know what? Instantly, instantly, I knew the kind of shot she was talking about. It's the kind of shot that we see quite a lot when we're judging competitions, or maybe doing Quals. [00:21:21] There's some, it's very moody, but essentially it's a bridal portrait using the groom as context. It's fine, there's definitely a place for it. But if you're shooting a wedding, you might just find yourself getting the reaction that, clearly, Yvonne gave. So, Yvonne is not happy that the photographer has not done what she would regard as the photograph that she would like. [00:21:43] Which, I'm gonna guess, is a photograph of the bride, the groom, three quarter length, front on, snuggled up. Smiling at camera. That's the, that's the, still one of the best selling shots you can create. Certainly if you're pitching to sell to the parents of the couple. Yvonne's Law, I'm going to call it from now on, and I think we're going to talk about this, and I'm going to add it to my list of things that people should think about. [00:22:09] Yvonne's Law is this. When you're photographing a wedding, make sure you cover everything that the people who are attending and the people who might be buying the pictures would wish for. Going for awards is fine. We all do it. We all need to do it. We need to push ourselves and be creative. That is For most of us, why we came into these industries in the first place, we want to do something exciting and different. [00:22:32] We want to do something engaging and moody, and on the whole, those are not the shots that you can sell to the couple. Not always, it's not an entire, there is a Venn diagram with an overlap. You can, of course, sell really dark, moody pictures of the bride to the couple, and that may well happen. But there's a law of averages here and you're being paid by the client to satisfy numerous different angles. [00:22:57] Now, the other thing I don't know about the wedding that was being described is whether the bride and groom had asked specifically for a certain type of image. I have shot a wedding, this is going back a little bit in my career. Where the bride and groom wanted me to, and I kid you not, ignore the mother of the bride. [00:23:16] That was my brief. Do not pay any attention to her. She's gonna ask you to do all of these different shots with different people, but she is not paying. The bride and groom were really very clear about that. The problem is, from a diplomatic point of view, I've got a nightmare because, of course, the mother of the bride is asking me to do things. [00:23:36] And I've been briefed not to, because it'll draw time and they're not shots that the bride and groom, who are my client, are going to buy. So yes, you can end up in that situation. But here's the rub for that particular wedding, is I ended up going back and doing a portrait shoot with the whole family, because the mother of the bride felt she hadn't got the pictures of them as a family that she would wish for. [00:23:56] We ended up dancing through, or jumping through a few hoops, jumping through a few, I can't even say the word, hoop, jumping through a few hoops, hoops to get to the end goal. So Yvonne's Law simply states, remember that you're shooting for a client, you're not just shooting for you. Eventually I'll word it slightly differently as I probably think of 25 iterations of it. [00:24:17] Let's just let these people out here. There you go. You go through there. That's good. Perfectly good. And so it was a really beautiful wedding and throughout the day though I laughed with the two mums about Yvonne's law and made it perfectly clear that I was getting everything they had asked for. The Differences Between Shooting for Awards and Clients [00:24:35] Now there's a slight addendum to this thought process which is well how come what you shoot for a client doesn't necessarily do so well in awards or so well in qualifications. [00:24:49] And the truth of that is that we have to, to a degree, separate out context from the picture. So when we're judging we don't have the context which makes it sometimes a little bit tricky. As wedding photographers we know that shooting on a commissioned wedding is that little bit more complicated which is why in the categories for wedding photography most of them state really clearly Must be linked to the wedding day, must be commissioned. [00:25:16] You can't use models, it can't be you just shooting for fun, because once you eliminate that sense of pressure, the time pressure mostly, but the performance pressure and having to work for a client, everything's much easier. Which is why fashion magazines have these beautiful pictures of models in bridal gowns and actually on a real wedding day. [00:25:37] It's a lot trickier, it's not impossible but it's a lot trickier to get those images. So there's this thing, and I, we all know it the best I've ever heard it was shoot for show, shoot for dough. The difference between shooting for your portfolio, shooting for awards, shooting for qualifications, and shooting for the money, shooting for your client. [00:25:58] They are slightly different things, and one photographer, a really nice photographer called Hoss Madavi, photographer, Put it like this. He said, think about designing for a catwalk. Think about what you would design out there for a catwalk and then think about what you actually end up selling through a high street chain like John Lewis or Marks and Spencer or whatever in the UK or maybe Macy's or someone like that in the States. [00:26:27] Think about the difference between those two. Your haute couture arranges that you're going to produce on the catwalk. By the time they end up being sold to the mass public, not quite the same thing. Nor should they be. They're for different purposes. One is to show the world what you're capable of. One is to show, or it's actually sell to the world. [00:26:46] Not quite the same thing because most people are not going to buy a really funky haute couture dress or outfit off the catwalk in the same way that a lot of our clients won't wish. to buy a moody dark shot that's of the back of the groom's head. There you go. Yvonne's Law is now what we're calling it. [00:27:05] I might have to change it. I feel, I don't, I've never met Yvonne. I'm going to credit her with it because that was the story that was told to me. On that happy note, I am just pulling into a garage because I am absolutely starving. Conclusion and Farewell [00:27:17] I need to get some food and I need to get some food quick before I start getting grumpy. [00:27:22] So I'm going to park up and I'm going to wish you all well for the week. So for this week's podcast, thank you for listening. Of course you can email me. At paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk. You can head over to masteringportraitphotography.com. Please do subscribe to the podcast wherever it is that you consume your podcast. [00:27:43] And if you feel like it, please leave us a review. If you feel sorry, if you feel like leaving us a nice review, please leave us a review. If you feel like leaving us some nastiness, then please email me so I know what we could improve on. But on that happy note, I hope you're having a good week. I hope the weather is better where you are than where we are. [00:27:58] And of course, in the spirit of this morning, a very happy Christmas to you all on this February day. And whatever else, be festive, but be kind to yourself. Take care.
In this episode of Hey, Thriver, Devin and Shay ~unload~ a lil bit about ethics in the photo/video industry and things that have felt a lil icky — basically, it's a good ol' fashion bestie gossip sesh and we invite you to join in haha! SHOWNOTES: https://www.heythriver.com/blog/ethics-in-photo-video-industryThanks for listening to the Hey, Thriver Podcast!! Don't forget to rate and review on your fave podcast platform -- it helps us get amazing guests and climb in the charts!
In this episode of The Fully Booked Photographer the team discusses becoming a difference maker. They discuss how focusing on making a difference in clients' lives through photography can transform a business. Ronan explains his view that photographers are meant to use their skills to help people become happier. Janine talks about how adopting a "difference maker" mindset has changed her team's interactions with clients. Brad shares how this approach has increased his business's revenue significantly. Jonathan tells a story that illustrates what it truly means to be a difference maker in the industry. In this episode you will hear: How to be a difference maker through photography How adopting a difference maker mindset changed Jeanine's team interactions How focusing on being a difference maker increased Brad's business revenue Stories of what being a difference maker truly means How photographers should be using their skills to make people happier For more information about this episode head to https://www.thefullybookedphotographer.com/mifgeal The Fully Booked Photographer is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts from the Business Success Academy, Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; 7-figure entrepreneur, including a successful 3rd generation photography business, Bradley Bulmer; and published author and successful children's studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod. Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA's Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand. Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Fully Booked Photographer aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.
Depth Of Field: A Creative Change in Perspective with Penny De Los Santos
In this episode of Depth of Field, host Penny De Los Santos meets with award-winning visuals director and producer Tracey Woods to discuss shifts and trends in the photography industry. They discuss which underrated skills are essential for a successful photography career, how to find inspiration through other creative outlets, and what the differences are between photographers, content creators, and influencers. Join them as they explore the future of photography and content creation through this conversation on industry shifts and current trends.Find the full show notes for this episode and all other episodes at https://www.pennydelossantos.com. Watch the video episodes of Depth of Field on YouTube.Keep up with Penny and the Depth of Field podcast at https://www.pennydelossantos.com and on Instagram at @pennydelossantos.
In this episode of The Fully Booked Photographer the team discusses specializing in genres and finding your photographer niche. They discuss how generalizing in many genres can lead photographers to feel like headless chickens trying to please everyone. However, specializing in a genre aligned with your passions and values allows you to truly help clients and build a sustainable business through repeat clients and referrals. Brad shares his journey to specializing in boudoir and Jeanine in families & children's shoots and how it has helped their businesses thrive. In this episode, you will hear: The dangers of the "spray and pray" approach to genres How to find your photographer niche and why Examples of having a niche that works for you Tips for discovering your ideal photography genre The importance of having a clear why for your business For more information about this episode head to https://www.thefullybookedphotographer.com/mifgeal The Fully Booked Photographer is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients, and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts from the Business Success Academy, Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; 7-figure entrepreneur, including a successful 3rd generation photography business, Bradley Bulmer; and published author and successful children's studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod. Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA's Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand. Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Fully Booked Photographer aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.
Welcome to The Photography Bar podcast, where we talk all things photography. In this episode we talk about new smart glasses with built in cameras, Getting into The Photography Industry and more! You can support he channel by leaving us a 5* review on your favourite podcast app like Spotify and Apple podcasts ----- SUBSCRIBE to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhotographyBar Support the show by joining our Patron : https://www.patreon.com/thephotographybar ----- Here is everywhere you can find us: Website: https://www.thephotographybar.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thephotogbar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thephotographybar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephotographybar1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thephotographybarpodcast
The Personal Computer Show Wednesday October 11th 2023 PRN.live Streaming on the Internet 6:00 PM Eastern Time IN THE NEWS Comcast and Charter's Joint Streaming Platform: Xumo Beware of MicroSD Card SSDs Charter Could Shut Down Over 30 Cable TV Channels Amazon Will Eventually Charge Subscription for Alexa T-Mobile Impending 2G Shutdown Consider a Mesh System to Eliminate Dead Zones Better Business Bureau Told Mint Mobile to Cease Unlimited Plan Claim ITPro Series with Benjamin Rockwell Using Non-Work Tech in Business From the Tech Corner The State of the Photography Industry 2023 Report Technology Chatter with Benjamin Rockwell and Marty Winston UGreen Charger, Ninja Outdoor Oven
In this episode of The Fully booked Photographer the Business Success Academy team discusses the differences between marketing and sales and how they are interconnected but serve different purposes. Ronan, Jeanine and Jonathan talk about common misconceptions photographers have where they expect every marketing lead to turn into a sale. Jeanine provides examples from the car industry to illustrate how marketing builds awareness while sales closes deals. The team stresses the importance of understanding client needs and desires over just focusing on products or features. In this episode you will hear: The differences between marketing and sales What photographers can learn from the car industry What you need to focus on as a business owner For more information about this episode head to https://www.thefullybookedphotographer.com/getfullybooked?fpr=podcast20 The Fully Booked Photographer is the podcast that will help you grow your photography business by teaching you how to improve your marketing to get better leads, increase conversations with your ideal clients and generate more profit for your photo-based business, whether that is through eliminating the seasonality of your sessions or filling up the calendar of your studio. This show is brought to you by the industry experts from the Business Success Academy, Ronan Ryle - Board of Directors of the PPA, Professional Photographers Of America; Photography-marketing funnel specialist Jonathan Ryle; 7-figure entrepreneur, including a successful 3rd generation photography business, Bradley Bulmer; and published author and successful children's studio owner in Tampa Jeanine McLeod. Tune in to this show for real-world experience, outside perspective, industry knowledge and mentorship that is usually only accessible to members of BSA's Photography Marketing Accelerator and listen to the business growth tactics that generate highly targeted leads and bookings for your photography brand. Through this fun, educational, inspirational, innovative and high-energy show, The Fully Booked Photographer aims to share the mission of Creating A Healthier Society Through Photography.
Lucy Lumen the Australian analogue photographer based on the Sunny Gold Coast, joins Amy Pearson in conversation about all things Business and Branding (and Motherhood) including the Power in Owning Your Creativity, Claiming your Own Space, and Shaking Up The Photography Industry as a Woman.– This podcast is created & produced on Darkinjung Land. Hosted & Produced by Amy Pearson from SUN MOTHER STUDIO. Original Music by J. Dale Pearson www.sunmotherstudio.com Find Amy on Instagram
Ready for more insights on the cutting-edge of the volume-photography industry? Join Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society for a candid discussion with Benedikt Greifenhofer, CEO of GotPhoto, where he shares the fresh news of GotPhoto's latest business move: the acquisition of Next Gen Photo Solutions. The acquisition of Next Gen allows for seamless integration of their services through GotPhoto, plus the company plans to invest in the current Next Gen system to help create an elevated service, providing the photographer with better offeringsGreifenhofer also discusses the strategic advantage of embracing AI and digitization in the photography industry. In the second segment, he discusses how this digital transformation has lowered barriers to entry and increased profitability for photographers. He also discusses the significant impact of COVID-19, examining how companies have adapted to a more digital-focused environment to meet evolving customer expectations. 25 Minutes of Unfinished Business, hosted by Alex BrayshawThe reason I've created Unfinished Business is because I'm passionate about business...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyMediaclip Mediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Visual 1st Visual 1st is the premier global conference focused on the photo and video ecosystem. International Photographic Council (IPC) IPC members are part of a worldwide network of businesses and industry professionals. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comShout out to podcast supporter Keith Osborn of Memory Fortress for becoming a paid subscriber.Visit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and our Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and on Podchaser. Interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauEdited by Olivia PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning
Long-time friend and acclaimed wedding photographer, Brian Callaway, joins me for a heartfelt stroll down memory lane. We reminisce about our kids growing up and our evolving businesses while focusing a lens on the wedding photography industry in the age of COVID-19. Brian and his wife Allison have reshaped their focus from being contest winners to prioritizing their clients and family. It's an eye-opening discussion that sheds light on the personal and professional shifts that many of us have been forced to make during these challenging times.New priorities emerge in this post-pandemic world, and as parents, we've had to be agile and adaptive. We discover how having teenagers has not only brought us joy but also presented new revenue streams. Let's delve into the world of technology and services like Photoday and Got Photo that ease our tasks. We also talk about the high school senior market—a gold mine of potentials that is yet to be fully tapped. Our occupations, albeit fulfilling, can demand a toll on our bodies. I discuss my battle with knee and neck injuries, a familiar narrative among our peers like Chrissy Odom and Cliff Mauntner. The wedding industry has been hit hard by the pandemic, and the luxury market, our saving grace, has also felt the tremors. But, we aren't backing down just yet. We bring you strategies to attract new clients, the potential of creating a 'power deck' to engage luxury planners, and even a detour into the bustling world of TikTok. Despite the challenges that come with navigating social media platforms, we believe in authenticity and remaining true to who we are. Get ready for a journey filled with laughter, life lessons, and a whole lot of learnings about the changing face of the wedding photography industry. Listen, learn, and let's adapt together to this ever-changing world.https://callawaygable.com/Support the show
In this episode I talk to the Fabulous Skip Cohen, a Giant in the Photography Industry about ways to grow your photography business and be successful! You can find the show notes at https://liamphotographypodcast.com/episodes/episode-358-skip-cohen-talks-how-to-grown-your-photography-business-594 You can find Skip on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/skipcohen On Twitter https://twitter.com/SkipCohen His website at http://SkipCohenUniversity.com Skip also works with PlatyPod, makers of a fantastic compact tripod that I highly recommend (I own two of them!) https://www.platypod.com Also be sure to join the Liam Photography Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/liamphotographypodcast/ You can reach the show by call or text @ 470-294-8191 to leave a comment or request a topic or guest for the show. Additionally you can email the show @ liam@liamphotographypodcast.com and find the show notes at http://www.liamphotographypodcast.com. You can find my work @ https://www.liamphotography.net on and follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @liamphotoatl. If you like abandoned buildings and history, you can find my project @ http://www.forgottenpiecesofgeorgia.com. and http://www.forgottenpiecesofpennsylvania.com. Please also stop by my Youtube channels Liam Photography Forgotten Pieces of Georgia Project Forgotten Pieces of Pennsylvania Project
Are you ready to traverse the fascinating landscape of the photography industry with a seasoned insider? Gear up for an enlightening conversation with our distinguished guest, Gary Pageau, a renowned figure whose illustrious career spans across journalism, marketing and most notably, photography. Get a firsthand account of his professional journey, that started as a humble newsletter editor in 1987 and carried him to the helm of the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) in 2012, and now, as the spearhead of the Dead Pixel Society and his own marketing consultancy.Now, let's trade the camera for a football and apron as we navigate through the tantalizing world of craft beers, mouth-watering barbecues, and NFL predictions. Gary and I, as ardent fans of the Detroit Lions and New York Jets, share our fair share of heartbreaks and hopes for our beloved teams. We discuss the Ford family's sweeping changes in Lions' upper management and assess our teams' chances in the upcoming season.Then, we return to our professional lanes as we discuss the dynamic trends shaping the photography business landscape. We investigate the digital revolution of the school photography industry and discuss the emerging opportunities for photographers to engage directly with parents. Hear insightful discourses about innovative business models of companies like Photo Day and Glossy Finish, and how they are disrupting the conventional norms. Lastly, don't miss the chance to get insider tips on podcasting from Gary himself as he shares his knack for attracting guests from diverse backgrounds and industries. This captivating conversation promises to enlighten, entertain, and leave you with a renewed perspective on photography and beyond!Support the show
Our second focus group episode focuses on toxic traits that we have seen in the photography world, and how we can improve/do better as photographers! Everything from working with a videographer, making it about the COUPLE and not yourself, and how going full-time looks different for everyone. A great listen if you're feeling the comparison blues and need encouragement as well!JOIN THE PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS VAULT!https://photographybusinessvault.com/
Hi everyone and welcome back to this weeks ep! Today I'm joined with Eva Nys, a 26 year old female photographer in a male dominated industry. This week we chat about her experience breaking into the professional photography space as a Dance photographer, going viral and monetising it, as well as her tips and tricks for getting the most out of a professional shoot! You can find Eva here; Eva's link IG: https://instagram.com/evanysphotography?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evanysphotography?_t=8d5OU7CBzsB&_r=1 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Evanysphotography Thank you Eva for your open and honest conversation! And thank you to everyone that tuned into this weeks episode! See you next week Romy
I started my photography business in 1999, sort of by accident. Photography had always been something I loved, but I never thought it could be a job—let alone a career. It was just something I played around with on the weekend. Now, 20+ years into my career, I can confidently say I know what it takes to build a long-term career in the photography industry. In this episode, I share about the changes I've witnessed in the industry, from style to marketing and more, and how I've been able to endure those changes in hopes to inspire you to do the same. SHOWNOTES https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/podcast/my-secrets-to-building-a-long-term-career-in-the-photography-industry LINKS Sandra Coan Certification Program Waitlist: https://www.sandracoaneducation.com/certification Join The Missing Link: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/the-missing-link/ Free marketing training: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/free-masterclass-six-figure-studio-2/ Learn more about the Six-Figure Studio: https://sandracoan.lpages.co/step-inside-the-six-figure-studo/ Book a discovery call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandracoaneducation/sfs-discovery-call Connect with a Six-Figure Studio Ambassador: https://sandra-coan-photography.ck.page/9f3f9b6f8a
Today I'm sitting down with James Broadbent, the CEO of Narrative, to talk about pros & cons Artificial Intelligence and how we see it playing a role in the photography industry!Follow along with James Broadbent:Try Narrative Select: https://narrative.so/select?affiliate=anissa94Sign up to be notified about Narrative for Windows: https://narrative.so/windowsChase Wild Photos: www.chasewild.comInstagram: @chasewildphotosAnissa D. Photography Socials:Instagram: https://instagram.com/anissadphotographyTik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@anissadphotographyPinterest: https://pinterest.com/anissadphotographyFacebook: https://facebook.com/anissadphotographyWebsite: https://anissadphotography.com/links
https://worldmusicviews.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQnVFNAF9wQ9unubnJK2Bhw https://www.instagram.com/worldmusicviews/ William Richards is a long time photo journalist who has captured the biggest names in music. He talks about the new advancements in photography and his plans to develop his brand and further monetize his life's work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldmusicviews/support
Shelly Walman leads us through a discussion surrounding pivoting from photography to new careers such as styling, producing, and more! You'll hear stories from Jenn Davis, a photographer who pivoted into producing, and Alyson Brown, a graphic designer who pivoted into cocktail photography and styling!Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*
In this episode, as we have just released the final collection of winning images for 2022, we congratulate the awesome Rob Howarth on becoming the first Flash Masters Photographer of the Year! Well done Rob, an amazing achievement and very well deserved. We also congratulate all of the photographers from around the world who finished in the top 15 places on the global Flash Masters leaderboard. Well done to every one of our members who won an award this year, you are all extremely talented and very deserving of your awards. We are honoured to have so many talented photographers in our Flash Masters community.We also discuss the findings of a newly released survey by Your Perfect Wedding Photographer of 300 UK based wedding photographers. Topics include the average priced charged by a UK wedding photographer, how long it takes them on average to cull and edit a wedding, and what brand of camera they use. It is a very interesting survey!To join us in the Flash Masters community, please visit flashmasters.cohttps://flashmasters.co/Instagram: @flashmastersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flash-mastersJoin us in the Flash Masters community:Website: https://flashmasters.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flashmasters/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flash-mastersFlash Masters is hosted by:Helen Williams: https://www.instagram.com/helenwilliamsphotography/Neil Redfern: https://www.instagram.com/neilredfern/
Today is our first solo episode! And Madi is talking all about transparency in the photography community. She's put together a list of 10 things that are just not talked about enough in the industry, and she's sharing some of her experiences, and how she's overcome some of the hurdles. We really hope this episode is encouraging and that after listening you just feel a little bit lighter and more proud of yourself for everything you've accomplished so far in your photography career. The best is yet to come!!! Follow us! @madi.aldy.photo @denisemarie.photos
In today's episode we speak to Omar Choudhry, Founder of Feedsauce, a platform that customises and builds product photoshoots in minutes, shot by expert photographers. Feedsauce has worked with brands such as Burberry and Adidas, and has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue & GQ. Omar is a serial entrepreneur and was intrigued by the world of content and design from his school days. Omar's other projects have included Flavr, a full-service content creation, brand strategy and social media management agency, as well as designing apps which have reached number 1 on the app store. In the episode, Omar also discusses the challenges he has faced in his life and how he has had to overcome these. His story is inspirational and helps reinforce the idea of how important positivity is. Feedsauce: https://feedsauce.com/ Episode recorded in June 2022 Business Over Chai Resources Our mission is to share startup stories that will inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs across the South Asian community. Co-hosts: Andy Paul & Sunny Nagi - Website: https://www.businessoverchai.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessoverchai/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessoverchai - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-over-chai-podcast - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bizoverchai - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/businessoverchai Give us a review! If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 star review wherever you're listening! Don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends and family! Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are of the guest and/or co-hosts and are not representative views held by employers or other related parties. #entrepreneurship #founder #productphotography
• Seven teachers • Over 120 class titles • "Portrait Profits" show with Digital Pro Lab -live-streamed every Monday • "Photo SA" camera club with 1800 members (brought in over 250 speakers) • The Annual San Antonio Photography Tournament • "Lunch with Landers" (I take one photographer to lunch with me every Tuesday) • "Photo Tips Monthly" show with Finerworks.com Since 1997 Jim has hosted over 400 photography events, taught over 4000 San Antonio photographers, and I have been generally doing anything that can uplift the photographer community, most recently as a board member on "Elevate Exhibition" (you may have seen it on KENS 5). A part-timer since 1983 and a full-time photographer since he earned his degree in photography in 1991, Jim Landers is married to Robin who has been active in the business for many years, and they have two boys (young adults) neither of which is interested in photography as a profession! Jim has photographed nearly 200,000 portraits, over 300 Weddings, has photographed multiple Fortune 500 CEOs, Ambassadors from foreign Countries, Two US Presidents, every San Antonio Mayor since Cisneros (in the '80s), and he even has a portrait in the national museum, the Smithsonian Institution. Although he has one of the highest sales averages of any local portrait photographer ($3800) he loves something about photography even more: sharing it and helping others enhance their passion. Over 4000 photographers both amateur and pro have attended his classes, had private classes with him, and have gone to his events. For those who want to make a living in photography: He has the only complete photography and business program in San Antonio to assist photographers along their path to make photography their full-time job, called the “Career Photographer” program: over 300 classroom hours. Position Statement: I help low-volume portrait photographers turn their passion for photography into an exciting career bringing in at least $10k per month with as few as just one client per week while increasing both your confidence and free time. Success suggestion: YOU define what success is to you, family and friends do NOT get to do this for you. They love you, but they are not on the path you are on, and they have no ability to understand the passion that exists within you. There are lots of successes in your life. But all success comes because you consistently and continuously do these five things: 1. Define/know who you are 2. Define/know your destination 3. Create a path to get to your destination 4. Get on that path with determination and a bit of stubbornness 5. Tweak as you go ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Joined this week by our good friend Bri. 3:00 - Start in photography and upward progession through a male dominated industry. 44:00 - Dating with kids 48:30 - Could you date soemone who makes less than you? 1:01:00 - Would you want to be the sole provider in the household? 1:10:00 - Is there timetable on where you have to either get married or stop dating? 1:26:00 - When do you start posting the person your dating?
Are you wondering if the photography market is too saturated? Have you feared that there is no space for you in an ever changing photography industry? In this week's episode I'm talking about everything you need to know about todays current photography market, from actual data and statistics we've seen around the booming photography demand to personal experience and life lessons after 15 years in the photography industry. This is an episode you don't want to miss. Don't let fear of an over saturated industry keep you from your dreams. This episode is here to show you what is possible. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/horizonfound JOIN THE HORIZON FOUND COMMUNITY: the private facebook community SIGN UP FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S PATH WAITLIST: https://www.horizonfound.com/path GRAB OUR FREE MANUAL MODE CHEAT SHEET: https://resources.horizonfound.com/manual-mode-cheat-sheet-45751460 EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://horizonfound.com/is-the-photography-industry-oversaturated/
After a decade of serving over 200 amazing couples, it's finally time to say goodbye to the wedding industry....To my Clients: Thank you for 10 years. Cheers to all my lovely clients who trusted me time and time again to capture memories that'll last them a lifetime.FREE MASTERCLASS: The 3 things You Need to Book Editorial WeddingsYour old website is already jealous... Use CODE: ALORA15 and get 15% off your new dream website that was created to convert clients foreverUse Honeybook to double your bookings! I've been using HoneyBook to book clients quickly and stay organized! Get 50% off any plan!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
Yes, trips to Dubai and Cancun are exciting, fun, beautiful, and sunny (gosh we wish we were there), but how does a photographer, even without a large social media presence, become so successful? It's all about the values cultivated behind the scenes that build a business! In episode 559 of the Bokeh Podcast, Andre Brown speaks on the principles for building a business based on important values and multiple learning experiences. Tune in to hear all the amazing advice and insight on the importance of consistency, networking, and most of all, integrity! The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer's Edit: Custom Editing for the Professional Photographer. You can subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast. What is the intention of not posting everything happening in your business? (8:26) Why do you think you have successful business while not having much social media presence? (11:17) Creating a great customer experience (13:19) Brand Position (15:23) Technique for time management (19:08) Outsourcing/Delegation (21:02) Handling burnout (24:53) Book recommendations (29:39) Goals! by Brian Tracy The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy I Will Teach You How to be Rich by Ramit Sethi Experience in the Music Industry (33:21) Principles Learned from the Music Industry Used in the Photography Industry (35:13) - Networking - Nurturing Relationships How do you stay away from the tendency of "fakeness" when networking? (39:02) Driving Principles for Building a Business (41:31) - Integrity - Consistency - Relationship Building What does integrity specifically mean to you? (44:06) How do you show up consistently for your clients and schedule? (47:58) Suggestions for stepping beyond introversion (53:43) Links: https://www.charitywater.org https://bokehbookshelf.com http://andrebrown.com http://instagram.com/andrebrownphoto TikTok - @andrebrownphoto The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
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